Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust is looking for two or three individuals to join the Board of Trustees of the world's first City of Literature as we look to our future after our 20th anniversary.
You will be joining an organisation at the heart of Edinburgh's literary community and an international network of UNESCO Cities of Literature. Literary cities are granted the designation if they can boast a proud creative tradition and demonstrate a commitment to placing stories, literature and reading at the heart of civic life.
If you have experience, knowledge, or interest in the following, please get in touch:
Financial management (including willingness to take on a leadership role as Chair of our Finance, Audit and Risk Committee)
Accountancy skills
Publishing
Bookselling
Tourism
Any additional experience in the following areas would also be welcomed:
HR
Marketing
Technology
Governance
We welcome applications from across all ages, communities and backgrounds. We encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Find out more here
Deadline: Sunday 5 October 2025